A traveler visits the Rosewater Festival in Kashan, Iran, to indulge in her lifelong love of pink while learning about the process of making rosewater and its significance in Persian …
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EuropeThe Middle EastThe Travel Writing Podcast
The Slow Road to Tehran: Interview With Rebecca Lowe
In 2015, having recently left her job at the International Bar Association, Rebecca Lowe was transitioning to freelance journalism. Aiming to collect stories from the Middle East to help build …
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The Middle EastWhat It's Like
What It’s Like to Travel in the Middle East – Perspectives From Locals and Travelers
As part of Intrepid Times’ “What It’s Like” series, today we take you to the Middle East, pulling from the perspectives of both locals and travelers to show you what …
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After traveling in Iran for a month, a writer visits the province of Kurdistan and finds herself in a whole new world. We stopped for a beautiful view of the …
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A British woman reports her experience as a female traveler in the Islamic Republic of Iran. As the plane descended into Shiraz, a transformation came over the passengers. Each woman …
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The sweaty grip of another border crossing. Azerbaijan at our backs, watchtowers among the trees. We’re waved through a gate, and park in a small hanger. Officials stroll to and …